Stories of people caught in dire circumstances are recalled.
Alive in the Andes
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A look at the story of a plane crash in the Andes, in which only two people survived.
Ocean Emergency
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A cargo ship's crew stranded in the North Atlantic is rescued by a search-and-rescue team based in Gander, Newfoundland.
Osaka Train Wreck
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When a commuter train flies off the tracks, the race is on to extract survivors from the wreckage. Putting their own lives in danger, medical experts heroically attempt to save those on board.
Cave Rescue
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The rescue of French cavers trapped underground by a flash flood is recalled.
Hurricane Hospital
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Following efforts to evacuate patients from the Tulane Medical Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.